Richard Yuengling, Jr.
Food and Beverage

Richard Yuengling, Jr. Net Worth

Richard Yuengling Jr., born on March 10, 1943 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, is the fifth-generation owner of D.G. Yuengling & Son, and has transformed the family business into one of America's largest beer makers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 10, 1943
Birth Place Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Age 81 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries
Residence Pottsville, Pennsylvania, US
Alma mater Lycoming College (dropped out)
Known for Owner, Yuengling
Spouse(s) divorced
Children 4 daughters
Parent(s) Richard Yuengling Sr.
Relatives Frank D. Yuengling (grandfather)

💰 Net worth: $1 Billion (2024)

Richard Yuengling, Jr. is a prominent figure in the food and beverage industry in the United States. As the owner and president of D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., a well-established brewery located in Pennsylvania, Yuengling has been instrumental in maintaining and expanding the family business. With a strong commitment to quality and a knack for innovation, Yuengling Jr. has successfully propelled the company to new heights, which has ultimately contributed to his growing net worth. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be an impressive $1 billion, a testament to his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the industry.

2013 $1.4 Billion
2014 $1.4 Billion
2015 $1.7 Billion
2016 $1.9 Billion
2017 $1.8 Billion
2018 $1.47 Billion

Famous Quotes:

I operate on instincts. I don't really think things out.

Biography/Timeline

1958

He started work at Yuengling in 1958, while still in high school.

1973

In 1973, he left because he couldn't get his Father to invest and expand. He bought a wholesale beer distributor Business, working with Pabst Blue Ribbon brand and Rolling Rock, and stayed there for 11 years.

1985

He is the fifth generation of the family to run Yuengling, and owns 100% of the company, having bought out his Father in 1985. In the 2016 edition of the Forbes 400, Dick Yuengling was ranked 361 with a net worth of $1.9 billion.

2016

Yuengling supported the Republicans in the 2016 Presidential Election.

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